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R. Brassard Ⓥ
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No one should be ashamed of not being a #Vegan... One should only be ashamed if you have seen the crimes against animals, and still you are not a #Vegan...

#AnimalRights #AnimalWelfare #EndVivisection #EndAnimalTesting #AnimalRescue #EndFactoryFarming
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Not guilty verdicts could spell the end for MBR Acres and the torture of the thousands of dogs bred there every single year.
❗ Sign the petition to save the beagles and shut down MBR Acres: act.animalrising.org/shut_down_mb...

#savethebeagles #animalrescue #endanimaltesting #livesnotlabs #MBRAcres
Save the Beagles: Shut Down MBR Acres
This is the UK’s chance to be a global leader in modern, humane testing methods that save lives without cruelty. It’s time to shut down MBR Acres for good.
act.animalrising.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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10 years in Prison for rescuing beagle puppies?

After nearly 3 years, the Beagle Rescue Trials begin on Monday December 1st. It’s ordinary people versus the animal testing industry and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Native to #Madagascar, endangered #lemurs are now facing a disturbing new threat from humans. A new report has found they are increasingly being hunted for human consumption: www.ndtv.com/science/lemu...
www.ndtv.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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MEPs across parties today urged the European Commission to finally ban fur farming & the trade of farmed fur in the EU.

With over 1.5 million citizens backing the #FurFreeEurope ECI, the message is clear:
Fur farming is cruel, outdated & must end.

⤵️ bit.ly/4p1pDzJ
MEPs call on the Commission to finally ban fur farming
Today, during a plenary debate in Strasbourg, MEPs from across the political spectrum asked the European Commission (EC) to introduce an EU-wide ban on fur farming and on the placing of farmed fur…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It’s heartbreaking’: how 30 captive beluga whales have become pawns in row over animal cruelty

#Marineland #NiagaraFalls #Ontario #Canada 🇨🇦 #BelugaWhales #Whales #ONpoli #Cdnpoli #AnimalCruelty #Cetaceans #AnimalWelfare #Animals #AnimalRights #AnimalLaw

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
#OttawaStrayCatRescue

Get your kitty manicured for the holidays at #FisherGlennAnimalHospital on Dec 4th for FREE & help to save more stray cats...make your reservations by scanning the QR on the poster or by sending an email to: [email protected]
FREE nail trim/by donation

#ONpoli #Cats
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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The Fur-Bearers has received numerous inquiries regarding beavers and water levels around beaver dams in recent weeks, and our advice is consistent: much of this activity is seasonal and temporary. These non-lethal solutions and tools can help mitigate concerns and protect beavers: buff.ly/95X0XM6
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Why BBC’s Viral “Ethical Dairy” Story Betrays the Animals It Claims to Care About

How feel-good coverage masks the harms of dairy — and distracts from real progress

#UK 🇬🇧 #BBC #EthicalDairy
#Dairy #Milk #Veal #CIWF #Farming #AnimalWelfare #AnimalRights

veganhorizon.substack.com/p/no-bbc-eth...
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Across the 5 upcoming Beagle Rescue Trials we have the opportunity to make a huge impact on the future for the MBR beagles and move closer to shutting MBR Acres down.
Help us change the world for the thousands of puppies still trapped inside.
November 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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🐶 In 2022 we saved 23 beagle puppies from animal testing but had to leave thousands behind.

Starting in December, 20 beagle rescuers face trial accused of burglary from MBR Acres. But we all know it’s really animal testing on trial in front of a jury of 12 ordinary people.
November 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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horse racing and are significant victories for animal rights campaigners in an increasingly hostile climate.

Support our action takers here: act.animalrising.org/grand_nation... 🐴

#horseracing #animals #grandnational #protest
Support people standing up for horses in court
Donate to support people who took action against the deadly Grand National horse race. Please support these incredible individuals who are putting horse racing on trial.
act.animalrising.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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the low likelihood of conviction. Three juries have now refused to convict ordinary people who took action to protect horses’ lives at the world’s most famous race, the Grand National.

With two acquittals and one hung jury, we think these trials reflect a broader shift in public opinion against
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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❗BREAKING: CPS drops Grand National Crown Court case after juries refused to convict horse protectors.

After three successive failures to convict Animal Rising’s supporters, the CPS has dropped our fourth upcoming Crown Court case, indicating two more trials are likely to be dropped due to
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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🚨 Factory farming is spreading across Europe, polluting our air & water, harming animals, and driving small farmers out.

🐮 Our new European network is here to empower communities to resist: connecting them, sharing tools & amplifying action for local, respectful farming.

👉 stopfactoryfarming.eu
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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An alarming increase in wildlife trafficking into #California is being blamed on social media for fuelling a demand in wild animals, including monkeys, as ‘pets’, in particular #spidermonkeys from #Mexico. Reported by Mongabay: news.mongabay.com/2025/11/its-...
It’s ‘whack-a-mole’: Alarming rise in pet trade fuels wildlife trafficking into California
In October, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at California’s Otay Mesa border crossing noticed an odd bulge inside a man’s pants. Jesse Agus Martinez, a U.S. citizen who lives in Tijuana, ...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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'PROTECTIONS FALL SHORT': EXPERTS

"With millions of native animals killed on Australian roads each year, researchers warn that governments are not doing enough to monitor and implement road-safety measures that could protect vulnerable fauna."

www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

#AusPol #AusPol2025
A 'massive' number of wildlife die on our roads. Experts say protections are falling far short
Wildlife-safe road features remain largely optional, a “nice-to-have, not need-to-have”, the author of new research warns.
www.sbs.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
#PetCHEK: Senior dog Jack, a one-eyed Jack Russell, is a total sweetheart

#BC #Canada 🇨🇦 #BCpoli #Cdnpoli #Dogs #Cats #AdoptDontShop #AnimalRescue #VictoriaHumaneSociety

cheknews.ca/pet-chek-sen...
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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FISH SUFFER 22 MINUTES INTENSE PAIN 🐟

"Each year a trillion or so fish are pulled from the water... While it's hardly a pleasurable outcome for the animal, a new study has just put a sobering number on their suffering."

#AusPol #Ocean #MarineLife #Sea #Animals

www.sciencealert.com/fish-suffer-...
Fish Suffer Up to 22 Minutes of Intense Pain When Taken Out of Water
Each year, a trillion or so fish are pulled from the water, typically destined for our plates.
www.sciencealert.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The Animal Liberation Film Festival (ALFF) is Melbourne’s newest event dedicated to showcasing creative and thought-provoking screen experiences that champion animal rights and inspire #vegan action.

Across two days (5–6 December) at Cinema Nova in Carlton,

#Melbourne #Australia #Auspol

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November 24, 2025 at 1:44 AM
What’s really happening behind the scenes on Canadian fur farms? Find out in the premiere of our new short film, Canadian Fur Farms: Exposed. Animal cruelty, taxpayer subsidies, health & environmental risks - the truth is undeniable. It’s time to act now. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dty...
Canadian Fur Farms: EXPOSED
YouTube video by The Fur-Bearers
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November 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Trapping is legal across Canada, but its effects on both communities and wildlife are far-reaching. If you’ve been affected by trapping, witnessed its impacts, or spoken out in your community, we want to hear from you. Your story can help raise awareness. Share your experience here: buff.ly/7fl6mXO
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Is it time for #Canada 🇨🇦 to stop classifying #Animals as property?

If you support animals being designated as #SentientBeings, please sign the #Epetition below ⬇️

#Cdnpoli #BCpoli #ABpoli #SKpoli #MBpoli #ONpoli #PolQC #NBpoli #NSpoli #PEIpoli #NLpoli #NWT #Yukon #AnimalWelfare #AnimalRights
Under Canadian law, animals are not considered sentient and are classified as property. Sign and share federal petition e-6955 that seeks to recognize animals as sentiment beings. Thank you to supporter Maureen Boag for initiating this petition: buff.ly/id4HukK
November 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM